Chapter 44

Qiping felt that going out to sea was actually quite interesting. Although the yacht they were renting wasn't particularly luxurious, it was still a lot of fun. Qiping felt a bit envious, but he was also aware that owning a yacht was still far beyond his reach, so it was more practical not to think about the impossible.

"Qi, do you want a beer?" Although she found Qiping a bit hard to approach, Nancy wouldn't miss this opportunity because she knew he was a wealthy young man.

"Thanks, I think this is really great." Qiping smiled as he took the beer, knowing that one beer wouldn't make him drunk. "By the way, why don't you go up to the deck and play games with them? They seem to be having a lot of fun."

"I just find you more interesting, Qi. I know you're a very interesting guy, and I want to know more interesting things. Actually, I'm quite curious about the lives of Asians. I think we could have a good chat; I'm from the Bay Area, where there are many Asians and a Chinatown."

"I'm going to talk to the captain now, and I'll join them on the deck soon. It's my first time on a yacht, and I find it very interesting." Qiping didn't have many thoughts about Nancy. He felt that this might not be a good choice.

Clearly, Nancy was somewhat materialistic. She was the type who wouldn't let an opportunity slip by, as she needed someone who could provide her with a comfortable life. Of course, they all had their own assets, as such girls generally had good figures and looks.

Qiping knew he was currently in a relationship void and was somewhat attracted. However, he wasn't desperate enough to settle for just anyone, as he had never been a playboy. He preferred quality over quantity. Although Nancy was beautiful, sexy, and热情, she wasn't his type.

Qiping ran into the cockpit. The captain was hired, and while operating a yacht might seem difficult, it was actually quite simple. Qiping knew that getting a helicopter license in the U.S. was relatively easy, and he had already obtained one. There were also training courses for yacht driving, and he wanted to try them if he had the chance.

"Hey, buddy. Come on, there's a great game going on!" Steve knocked on the window, reminding Qiping to go up to the deck, where there were many fun games. "Buddy, we're not planning to fish, but we can go diving. We're all ready for it."

Qiping naturally wouldn't miss out on these activities. Diving was a bit too advanced for him, and he wouldn't try it without proper training. However, he enjoyed jumping into the water and swimming. Since they were all out to have fun, he couldn't be the odd one out.

On the deck, it was a chaotic scene. These were mostly friends Steve had invited, and most of them seemed to be quite wealthy. Birds of a feather flock together, and these guys were quite playful, or more accurately, they were playboys and wastrels.

"Qi, you've wasted a lot of time." Amar, who was hugging a blonde, greeted Qiping with a smile. Knowing these wealthy young men made Amar feel great, as he could experience the lifestyle of the rich. "They're having a competition, and there might be a fight next."

"I know, as long as those guys don't provoke me. Actually, I've practiced martial arts, so I'm warning you guys not to mess with me." Seeing the guys who were arm wrestling looking at him with ill intent, Qiping warned them with a smile.

"Ha, guys, we've got a cocky one here!" A young man with a cross tattoo on his arm stepped forward. He was Steve's good friend, Tony. "Qi, I hope you can swim. But it's okay, see? We've got plenty of life rings."

"Tony, I'm warning you again not to provoke me, or you'll be the first person I bully since coming to America. You know, in my country, we have certain codes, and we don't bully ordinary people like you. It's not in my nature," Qiping joked. The others could still joke around, and everyone got along well.

This was a showdown, even though it was just a joke. The others cleared the space and cheered for Qiping and Tony. It was clearly entertaining to watch them go at it.

"Alright, Qi. You might not know, but the punishment is being stripped and thrown into the sea, leaving you humiliated in front of these hot girls. You have two choices: either jump into the sea yourself; I can give you a final mercy, just showing half your butt. Or I can take you down and throw you in naked!" Tony, feeling supported and seeing that Qiping was slightly shorter, was quite confident.

"Guys, let's start betting! Those who support me will get the best rewards, but those who support Tony will be thrown into the sea one by one. If you can't swim, it's not too late to back out. I can't wait to teach that guy a lesson!" Qiping's loud call drew a chorus of boos. He was too cocky, so everyone supported Tony.

Tony lunged at Qiping, who was 1.75 meters tall, while Tony was over 1.8 meters and a muscular guy. Although Qiping wasn't skinny, he looked much weaker compared to Tony, who had been lifting weights since he was young. They were almost in different leagues.

Although the two guys had been taunting each other before the "match," it was just friendly banter, and they wouldn't go too far. Qiping and Tony started wrestling, and to everyone's surprise, Tony was easily taken down by Qiping. It wasn't due to any wrestling technique but sheer strength.

"Ha, Tony!" Qiping looked at Tony, who was holding his head, feeling quite smug. Taking down Tony wasn't easy, as he was a muscular guy weighing over 150 pounds. "You're done. I'm telling you, never mess with a powerful beast. Now you've learned your lesson!"

"It was a mistake, a mistake!" Tony shouted, refusing to accept the outcome. "Qi, let's have a fair fight again. This time, I won't be careless!"

Qiping laughed. He felt it was time to test his real fighting skills. It was indeed interesting and worth looking forward to.

He had been living in the best environment, and the abundant qi in the forest had greatly improved his physical condition. Qiping had never relaxed his daily practice, and he should have made some progress, even with the lowest-level cultivation techniques.

So now, it was time to see his true fighting strength. Qiping felt that even if he wasn't a top expert, dealing with Tony, who focused on building muscles, wouldn't be a problem. Even if Tony didn't take it lightly, Qiping could still win, and even win easily.